🖊️ Background Writer at Games Workshop
Hey there! So, GAMES WORKSHOP — the legendary creators of Warhammer — are on the lookout for a talented Background Writer to join their awesome writing team up in Nottingham, UK. If you live and breathe the Mortal Realms and love crafting epic lore, this could seriously be your dream job! 🏰
📋 Quick Summary
This is a full-time, on-site role where you'll be writing incredible background material and fiction for Warhammer Age of Sigmar products. You'll be shaping the stories, lore, and narratives that inspire fans all over the world — how cool is that?!
✨ What You'll Be Doing
- Writing evocative lore and background content for core books, battletomes, and campaign books
- Pushing the Age of Sigmar setting into exciting new directions 🌍
- Developing ongoing narratives and IP for the Warhammer Age of Sigmar universe
- Collaborating closely with the Background Writing team and Games Development team
- Delivering content with precise word counts and on time — deadlines matter!
- Writing passionately for every Age of Sigmar faction with zero bias
🎯 What They're Looking For
- Encyclopaedic knowledge of the Mortal Realms — you need to really know your stuff!
- A genuine passion for the Age of Sigmar IP
- Highly creative and self-motivated personality
- Openness to feedback and a desire to keep growing your skills 📈
- Understanding of how great background writing adds value to products
- Strong attitude and work ethic — Games Workshop values attitude even above skills and experience
💰 The Perks
- 33 days holiday per year (including public holidays) 🎉
- Matching contributory pension scheme up to 7.5%
- Profit share bonus (subject to GW meeting profit targets)
- Option to join the Share Save scheme
- Staff discount of between 25% and 50% on Games Workshop products — yes, really!
- Free onsite car parking and nearby tram access
📍 Location & Work Style
- Full-time, on-site only at Games Workshop's UK Headquarters in Nottingham, England
- Located just outside Nottingham city centre near a tram stop
📅 How to Apply
- Closing date: Midnight UK time, Sunday 26th April 2026
- Send a letter or video explaining why you want this job
- Include an up-to-date CV with your application
- Apply directly through the Games Workshop careers page 🖥️
If writing rich, inspiring lore that gets Warhammer fans excited is your thing, don't wait — get your application in today!